Chilas: Two people killed and 5 others injured in exchange of firing between two groups in the Takiya village of Chilas, Gilgit Baltistan on Saturday, local media reported. Media reports suggest that stones, sticks and punches were used during the clash between the Sher Ghazi group and the Nakir group, followed by an exchange of … Read more
My latest fight was sanctioned by global bodies and broadcast live in 168 countries: Usman Wazir Speaking to a local news website in Karachi after his return from Benkok, Usman Wazeer dismissed the growing criticism from rival bodies as “baseless boxing politics.” He clarified that he competes under the World Boxing Council (WBC) and other … Read more
Pakistan’s boxing scene has been rocked by fresh controversy as two major bodies, the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and the Pakistan Pro-Green Boxing Federation (PGBF), have questioned the legitimacy of rising star Usman Wazeer’s recent title victory, a news website reported. On August 30, the undefeated Gilgit-born boxer secured the WBC OPBF Silver welterweight belt … Read more
Chilas: A military helicopter crashed in Hudur locality of Thore, near Chilas on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of five personnel on board, local media reported. According to the spokesman of Gilgit Baltistan government, “five people were on board, including two pilots and three technical staff”. Authorities said in initial statements that the MI-17 helicopter … Read more
New York: “Over the weekend, UN relief chief Tom Fletcher released 600,000 US dollars to support response to the 2025 monsoon season in Pakistan”, said the UN Spokesperson in New York yesterday (25 August). Press briefing by Stephane Dujarric, UN Spokesman Turning to Pakistan, our humanitarian colleagues say that over the last ten days local … Read more
Chilas, Darel, and Tangir are considered archaeological centers in Gilgit-Baltistan. Along the banks of the Indus River lies a priceless treasure of engravings on smooth rocks and stones, depicting various figures, images, and inscriptions. These artifacts offer insights into the civilizations and cultures that once lived here, as well as the movements of foreign invaders, … Read more
A spillway has formed in the dam created by the devastating flood in Raushen late last night, and the water has begun to flow.The destructive flood was triggered by the bursting of a glacial lake above Talidas near Roshan last night, which completely flattened Talidas village and buried hundreds of houses under the floodwaters. The … Read more
Climate change and induced temperature rise Glacial lake burst causing devastating flood in Talidas, near Raushen, in district Ghizer Hundreds of homes, a school, Jamat Khana, Mosque, health center and main Ghizer road completely sub-merged The Flood blocked Ghizer river, turning it into massive dam near Raushen Hundreds of homes, a girls high school … Read more
The city is flooded everywhere, with an urban flooding situation.Major roads including Shahrah-e-Faisal, University Road, and I.I. Chundrigar Road are submerged.Vehicles, buses, and motorcycles broke down and floated in water at various places. 10 people lost their lives due to incidents of wall collapses and electrocution caused by the rain.Water entered homes in areas such … Read more
Neymar Jr. was left in tears following Santos’ humiliating loss to Vasco da Gama on Sunday, August 17, as the legendary Brazilian club slipped to a new low. A brace from Philippe Coutinho and goals from Lucas Piton, David Fonseca, Rayan and Danilo Neves were enough for Vasco to secure the win and hand Santos … Read more